CVE-2003-0042

Name: CVE-2003-0042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-02-07T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 46.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a, when used with JDK 1.3.1 or earlier, allows remote attackers to list directories even with an index.html or other file present, or obtain unprocessed source code for a JSP file, via a URL containing a null character.. EPSS estimates a 46.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a, when used with JDK 1.3.1 or earlier, allows remote attackers to list directories even with an index.html or other file present, or obtain unprocessed source code for a JSP file, via a URL containing a null character.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

46.03%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Tomcat	3.0
Apache	Tomcat	3.1
Apache	Tomcat	3.1.1
Apache	Tomcat	3.2
Apache	Tomcat	3.2.1
Apache	Tomcat	3.2.3
Apache	Tomcat	3.2.4
Apache	Tomcat	3.3
Apache	Tomcat	3.3.1

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0042?

How severe is CVE-2003-0042?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 46.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0042?

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Source: NVD / NIST